Deputy Program Manager

Company Background

Global Air Logistics and Training, Inc. (GALT Aerospace) is a non-traditional defense contractor whose vision is a rapid innovator solving the world's critical security challenges to enable warriors to win...decisively. GALT Aerospace subscribes to Col John Boyd's tenet "Wars are won by people, ideas and equipment, IN THAT ORDER." Warriors need tools (equipment) that are flexible. GALT Aerospace will always satisfy the warrior with such tools.

Founded in 2015, GALT Aerospace provides simple, effective information capabilities to support all levels of war and to drive information to the lowest levels possible, enabling faster decision cycles and decisive results. GALT Aerospace uniquely focuses on architecture solutions, effective open systems integration and rapid prototyping, fielding and operations.

At GALT Aerospace, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary and nationally relevant systems. We look for people who have bold new ideas, with courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have fun. Our culture is based on Customer Focused Innovation, which thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we strive to do what others think is impossible. Our Programs are typically Rapid Development and Demonstrations of Advanced Integrated Communication Systems in a SWaP-constrained military airborne platform.

Job Location

San Diego, CA (Onsite with possible occasional/part-time telecommuting)

Minimal domestic travel required, possibly 10% of time

Job Description
GALT Aerospace is seeking a talented Deputy Program Manager to support programs related to Military Airborne Communication Mission Payload Systems.

At GALT Aerospace, Program Managers and Deputies are the Primary Customer Liaison and are responsible for leading engineering and production teams, members of GALT Aerospace support organizations, and suppliers to successfully accomplish projects within cost and schedule to the satisfaction of the customer. The Deputy Program Manager will report directly to the Director of Programs and support Program Manager(s) with their daily duties.
Responsibilities also include support for tracking project financials, and building/nurturing client relationships with the US Department of Defense and US aerospace/defense companies.

GALT Aerospace Deputy Program Managers must know the fundamentals of project and resource planning such as integrated master schedule, work breakdown structure, resourced scheduling including critical path determination, risk identification and mitigation, and are responsible to understand the basics of defense contracting and contracting with suppliers and sub-contractors.

GALT Aerospace Deputy Program Managers have significant responsibility and are held accountable for program success. Time management skills are extremely important to effectively carry out the demands of this profession. They must be team-oriented, with effective communication and cooperation. Deputy Program Managers are expected to know industry norms, and safe practices to effectively carry out their duties.

Required Skills, Experience, and Education
o Bachelor's degree in business, Management and/or STEM/Engineering discipline with emphasis in management
o 2 years in Project/Program Management and/or Project Control and 5 years in aerospace defense industry, with successful experience having increasing responsibilities in production projects, preferably as a DoD contractor
o High level of skill with Microsoft Office tools including MS-Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams
o A high level of skill, working with Enterprise Resource Planning Systems and dealing with large data sets
o Ability to Lead others in demanding environments complying with and improving processes for more effective performance
o U.S. Citizenship required
o Active DOD Secret, TS/SCI, and/or SSBI clearance

Preferred Skills, Experience and Education
o Industry Production Program Manager
o Managing multiple Subcontractors
o Military &/or Aircraft related System Design and Integration and Test experience
o A varied background with small to medium sized programs in a rapid prototyping to transfer to production.
o 5 Years in Industry and Technical Leadership
o Proficient with Deltek CostPoint ERP system
o Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
o Team player with a proactive attitude and the ability to be productive in a dynamic environment
o Ability to work in a collaborative environment
o Strong critical and analytical thinking
o Ability to take initiative, multi-task and work well under pressure
o Excellent written and verbal communication skills
o Advanced studies and Continued Education in Program Management and Technical Leadership

Physical Requirements
o Must be able to sit or stand for 1 hour at a time
o Must be able to operate a computer

Pay Scale
At GALT Aerospace, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as one grows and develops within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $115,000 - $160,000 and a specific candidate's base pay will depend on their skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Salary : $115,000 - $160,000